10 characteristics of people who are prone to colon cancer

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colon cancer can be prevented.

According to data from the National Cancer Center,

Colon cancer is the number one cancer prevalence rate in Japan

But if it's detected early, it's over 95% cured.

It changes greatly with lifestyle habits

Summarized the characteristics of people at high risk

Three of the highest risks

Red and processed meat at least 5 times a week

Designated as a WHO carcinogen

Processed meat (ham and sausage) is particularly dangerous.

Keep it below 3 times a week

3. No exercise habits

Lack of exercise increases colorectal cancer risk by 30%

Intestinal movement gets worse

3 times a week for 30 minutes

8. Have a family history

→ 2-3 times when parents and siblings have colon cancer

Genetic factors

Screening from the age of 40

[Other risk factors]

2. Eat little vegetables and fruits

Constipation due to lack of dietary fiber

Intestinal Environment Deterioration

More than 350g of vegetables a day is ideal.

4. Drink alcohol every day

Alcohol damages the intestinal mucosa.

Double the risk with more than 2 cups every day

More than 2 days a week

5. Smoke a cigarette

Smoking increases the risk of colon cancer by 1.4.

Tar also affects the intestines

Quitting smoking normalizes risk after 10 years

Obesity (BMI 25 or higher)

→ visceral fat secretes inflammatory substances

1.5 times the risk of colon cancer

Maintaining proper weight is important.

7. Constipation continues chronically

Feces stay in the intestines for a long time

Long contact time with carcinogens

Improve with water and dietary fiber

9. Over 50 years old

Colorectal cancer increases from the age of 50

Increased risk with age.

Regular check-ups are required

10. You have chronic intestinal inflammation

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

Risk of cancer due to long-term inflammation

Routine endoscopy.

Early symptoms (don't miss it)

⚠️ black stools

⚠️ flight got thinner.

⚠️ constipation and diarrhea

⚠️ Stomach tension and pain

⚠️ unexplained weight loss

⚠️ anemia

If symptoms occur, it may already be progressing.

The Importance of Checkup

More than 95% of colorectal cancer is cured in early detection

Types of Checkup

✅ occult blood test (once a year)

✅ colonoscopy (once every five years)

Fecal occult blood test from the age of 40

Endoscopy recommended from age 50

[How to eliminate constipation]

✅ water 1.5-2 day

✅ dietary fiber (vegetables, seaweed)

✅ fermented food

✅ moderate exercise

✅ Morning Toilet Habits

Constipation is a major risk of colon cancer

[Guideline of consultation]

Visit immediately:

⚠️ stool

⚠️ black flight

⚠️ is extremely thin.

⚠️ severe abdominal pain

⚠️ rapid weight loss

Early resection is possible with an endoscope

[For those who have a family history]

Start screening 10 years earlier than usual

* Parents develop at the age of 50 → You are 40 years old

* 2 or more people within the second degree → From 35 years old

* If it is hereditary → From 20s

Be sure to consult a doctor.

By the way, colon cancer

that's what we call preventable cancer.

at the polyp stage

Prevent cancer 100%

Endoscopy is

It can be both a "test" and a "treatment."

The only test.

With knowledge, the body changes.

📌 and don't forget regular check-ups

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Eri | Doctor × Preventive Medicine

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